Event:Art_Peace_Day_One

1st Event:Exhibition in Macedonia

External Links:

* Peace One Day : www.peaceoneday.org/page/macedonia2006

* Peace Tiles Project : www.telecommunity.us/peacetiles/node/238

* The Communication Initiative : www.comminit.com/experiences/pds2006/experiences-3989.html|

* PRWeb : www.prweb.com/releases/2006/9/prweb442530.htm

* Onlypunjab.com Community News : onlypunjab.com/fullstory2k5-insight-Art+Studio-status-24-newsID-121900.html

* NGO Art Studio Press : www.ngoartstudio.org.mk/presseng.htm

**Art Peace Day One** is the launching pad for [Yvette_Dubel:I|my] [Project:what-is-peace]. Both events are starting points for [Yvette_Dubel:I|my] [Cultural_Fusion] [Art:Series]. This [Event] will be taking shape in [Source:Collaboration] with [Humanity:Irena_Gapkovska] of [Organization:NGO_Art_Studio] in The Republic of Macedonia. _______________________________________________________ ! PRESS RELEASE **Macedonian Art Studio is a Beacon of [Spinoza:hope|Hope]** \'\'Twelve Macedonian artists and a group of graphic novel artists from Northern England exhibit their art works. However there was international interest in participating in this Peace One Day event which is also the official launch of [Project:what-is-peace] the Studio\'s collaboration as part of the [Cultural_Fusion] [Art_Series] (comfusion.pbwiki.com). This event drew interest from individuals and organizations from a number of African states, USA, UK, India and from Brazil.\'\' (PRWEB) September 27, 2006 -- Within the global activities organized on the occasion of September 21, International Day of Peace, the [Organization:NGO_Art_Studio] opened an art [Event:Exhibition] with works by Macedonian and foreign artists. The [Event:Exhibition] officially opened on Thursday, September 21, 20:00 hours, at the “Sv. Kliment Ohridski” National and University Library in Skopje. Twelve Macedonian artists and a group of graphic novel artists from Northern England will exhibit their works. However there was international interest in participating in this Peace One Day event which is also the official launch of [Project:what-is-peace] the Studio’s collaboration as part of [Cultural_Fusion], a groundbreaking [Art_Series]. http://comfusion.pbwiki.com This event drew interest from individuals and organizations from a number of African states, India and from Brazil. “There is a true skepticism whether there will ever be peace in the world. The message we want to send is that voice should be given to every individual, since the individuals have the influence and the power to solve the problems,” [Humanity:Irena_Gapkovska|Irena Gapkovska] from [Organization:NGO_Art_Studio] was quoted by the press prior to the event. The Studio’s Peace [Event:Exhibition] attracted more than 300 [Event:Attending|attendees] including Gligor Tashkovich: Minister without Portfolio (for Foreign Investment) who gave an inspiring speech in Macedonian. His speech concluded with, “I ask you all to join me today in making a shared [Source:Commitment|Commitment] for Peace: \"Let Macedonia be a Beacon Of [Spinoza:hope|Hope] for Peace”, which evoked thunderous applause from the audience. The [Event:Exhibition|exhibition event] was made possible by IMAF International Music and Arts Foundation from Liechtenstein, as well as several philanthropic individuals from Macedonia and abroad including partners [Yvette_Dubel|Yvette Dubel] of [http://www.webantiphon.com|WebAntiphon Corporation] (USA) and [Humanity:Erik_MacEachern|Erik ~MacEachern] of [Organization:MacEachern_Associates] (Scotland-UK) who have invested personal efforts to reach the goals of the organization. Asked for comment following the event [Humanity:Irena_Gapkovska|Gapkovska] replied, “It was like a dream come true. Such an experience! And with our team I believe we can do a lot more.” The exhibit titled \"The Power of Culture\" explores art and cultural expressions in conjunction with human rights, education, the environment,emancipation and democratisation. She and her team are convinced that the skepticism and the passive pessimism can be overcome with enough enthusiasm, [Source:Commitment|commitment] and faith in the ideals that make world peace possible. Art Studio participates in this years celebrations of the International Day of Peace on invitation by Jeremy Gilley from [http://www.peaceoneday.org|Peace One Day] organization from London, the initiator of the Resolution 282 of the UN General Assembly that established September 21 as the International Day of Ceasefire and peace. ### ____________________________________________________ Planning Notes: Then all event activities will be documented in DVD short film which will be sent to UN Peace One Day [Source:Commitment|committee] and later incorporated into a [Art:Multimedia] [installation] for a later [Event:Exhibition] as part of the [Project:what-is-peace] [Installation]s by [Humanity:Yvette_Dubel|Yvette Dubel] and collaborating [Art:Artist](s). Historically, this event will make important steps toward peace building and conflict resolutions in Balkan countries with unique approaches, using art and creativity as universal language for multicultural cooperation, tolerance and good will within a diverse Macedonian society. ! Event Planning Timeline July 30 Event venues finalized Aug. 1 Performers finalized Aug. 5 DVR (digital video recording) production booked Aug. 10 Guest speakers finalized Aug. 15 Finalize sponsorship lists Aug. 20 Printed and promotional materials ordered Aug. 28 Create and send out press release Sept. 5 Finalize preparation of [Art:Work] for [Event:Exhibition] Sept. 10 Review plan with event partners Sept. 13 Make personal contact to ensure media coverage ! Festival Events Schedule 3pm Setup Begins 4:30pm Artist begin mural 5pm a famous piano player from Kosovo will open the event with musical theme. 5:30pm special guestt will give their speech about the values of Peace 7:45pm Musical Performance 8:30pm Musical Performance 9:15pm Video Addresses, presentations, view art ehibition 10:00pm Musical Performance 10:45pm Musical Performance 11:30pm Musical Performance 12:00am Express Appreciation and conclude event

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